When the temperatures start dropping and the leaves begin to fall, action at the Civil War Ranch shifts into another gear.
Yes, the Wedding Barn & Events Center is still available for all types of gatherings, but beginning Friday, Oct. 10, the biggest facility at the ranch – the Civil War Arena Speedway – will open its big doors for Competitive Go-Kart Racing.
The Eaglewood Speedway of Joplin, MO, is scheduled to run races at The Civil War Ranch Arena Speedway on Fridays through Oct. 24, and then most Saturdays through March of 2015.
The Civil War Arena offers an indoor, heated raceway and spectator seating, which can accommodate more than 200. The Arena also boosts of clean indoor restrooms and good food at great prices in the Speedway Cafe.
Come out to the races and you’ll discover the roots of NASCAR drivers’ love of speed!
Gates will open at 5 p.m., and hot laps will start at 7 p.m.
General Admission Adults is $5
Children 10 and under are free
Pit Pass is $10
Kart Entry is $20
The Speedway Café, offering a variety of food choices and snacks, will be open from 5 p.m. to the end of the races each race night.
The Café, located just inside the southwest entrance to the Indoor Arena & Speedway, can accommodate up to 64 guests and has air conditioning and a double-barrel wood-burning stove heater.
The Tentative Race Schedule for winter 2014-2015 is:
October 10
October 17
October 24
November 8
November 15
November 22
December 6
December 13
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
March 7
March 14
March 21
For more information, go to http://eaglewoodspeedway.weebly.com, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eaglewood-Speedway/176822775786450 or call Shawn Duncan at 417-437-2859.